holy productivity Batman!

so, Sunday night, we meet again.


of course, last Sunday we were bracing for the unknown of Hurricane Sandy, and while the storm has come and gone...the sky has been gray and ominous ever since...I don't think the sun has made more then a slight cameo appearance in over a week...and add to that the daylight savings hour we "gained" last night- which I promptly celebrated by sleeping for 11 hours- it is 5:30 and pitch dark outside.


we are into winter people.  I know it's not technically until the 21st (ish) of December...but it feels like it...today the temperature didn't get above 45...and the high for the next week is only 57...

but I do love winter...so I'm not terribly upset...I do feel a little jipped on Fall though...

the cats have gotten more clingy...guess we are keeping each other warm...this is pretty much where the three of us spent the weekend...

once I got back from class on Saturday afternoon, I made the decision to start taking charge of my business, and purchased some blog ads on two blogs that I just love reading...so I figured it was time to take the plunge and give JerseyGirlDesign the time and attention it deserves :)


it's so easy to just say, oh, I'll do it when I've had time to build up inventory, or stock my shop...but you know what?  without a deadline or some pressure...I will never do it.


I need deadlines.  personal ultimatiums.

so I did it.  and I saw my ad on Kym's blog yesterday...and it was awesome :)

So make sure to visit with Kym and Erin, and go by my shop to see the new goodies I have added...here are a few to tempt you :)

wishbone charm necklaces

cute teeny tiny gumdrop polymer clay earrings

pretty pink post earrings

pancakes with candles

since I was conveniently home for the weekend...we also got to see Katie and have Birthday breakfast with her!

nothing like pancakes with a candle in them :)

and some awesome Harry Potter themed earrings!  a new addition to the JerseyGirlDeisgn collection :)  in the shop soon!

throwback thursday - 1st sale

my parents are cleaning out 25 years of papers and belongings from our family home in preparation to move away and sell (insert lots of tears here) but seeing how happy they are in South Carolina makes me feel a little better and the transition will hopefully be a little less painful when that day comes...

I know you're reading Mom :) see...I'll be okay when you guys move...eventually ;)

but anyway, in all of their cleaning, and telling me just how much work it's been...I was inspired to start cleaning out my own file cabinet...I had 7 years worth of paperwork in some of them...so it was about time to let go of credit card statements from cards I didn't even have any more...

it was pretty boring and time consuming...but my files are 6 trash bags lighter...and I found this!

it is the receipt from my first EVER sale of JerseyGirlDesign!  $10 for a necklace with wooden beads on a silver chain...I think I actually hugged the girl because I was so excited that someone wanted to buy something that I had made...and I never looked back :)

A hot pink treasury!

I have been sorely neglecting my business, both in production as well as the Etsy side since school started in August...but I am thrilled to have some of my delightful hot pink earrings in this treasury featuring lots of my BEST friends :)

A new look for the Etsy Shop!

one of the many wonderful pieces of advice I took away from attending the Summit of Awesome, were the shop critique notes from the lovely Cheyne of Etsy!  First up on my list of things to work on, was my shop banner.  while the graphic designer in me loved the original banner, it definitely took away from the items in the shop, and let's be honest, that is really what is important! 

so here is the before...

and the after! 

what do you think??

my best selling item

without a doubt, my best selling item on Etsy is the Pineapple Quartz necklace- I sold two today, to be exact!  It always seems to sell in pairs, sometimes even in threes!  this necklace is so beautiful and bold, while being light and understated at the same time...if that makes any sense :)

the color is so fresh, and it is one of my favorite items as well! 

Item of the Week! 03.21.11

this week's item is...the Blue Sunstone Necklace!  this necklace is bold and sparkly...a real statement piece!  this is a favorite at all my shows!  wear it on a sunny day and watch it shine!

any order placed that contains this necklace until Sunday, March 27th will receive free shipping*!

*shipping cost will be refunded after the purchase :)

Item of the Week! 03.14.11

this week's item is...the glitter dot ring!  this ring is a collaborative effort with Yummy & Company...in one of those genius moments...we combined our two mediums into this delightful, sparkly creation!

any order placed that contains this necklace until Sunday, March 13th will receive free shipping*!

*shipping cost will be refunded after the purchase :)

What I'm Working on - Jen's Bridal Party

more friends, more weddings, and more bridal party jewelry!!

Jen and Steve are getting married in October, and she's asked me to design the jewelry her girls will wear that day!  we had a brainstorming session last week, and the decision is crystals and pearls- something neutral that can easily be worn again!  smart girl!!  so I'm in the process of putting together earrings and bracelets for her five bridesmaids and one flower girl :)

Item of the Week! 03.07.11

this week's item is...the Seaside Necklace!  this was actually the necklace we wore as bridesmaids in my best friends wedding- which was almost 2 years ago!  it's been a favorite of other bridal parties (contact me for details!!)

any order placed that contains this necklace until Sunday, March 13th will receive free shipping*!

*shipping cost will be refunded after the purchase :)

Item of the Week! 02.21.11

this week's item is....the glitter barrettes in ice blue!  one of my newer designs, these are that perfect sparkly touch to spruce up any outfit!  they come on a black barrette clip- and you get a set of two :)

any order placed that contains this necklace until Sunday, February 27th will receive free shipping*!



*shipping cost will be refunded after the purchase :)

Item of the Week! 02.14.11

this week's featured item is...the LOVE earrings!  these pretty coin pearls would make a perfect (okay, but a little late) gift for Valentine's day, or a birthday, or just because...simple and elegant, they would be great for a bride as well!

any order placed that contains this necklace until Sunday, February 20th will receive free shipping*!

*shipping cost will be refunded after the purchase :)

great gifts for Valentines Day!

All my pretty pink, red and 'heart' items are on sale this month!  so shop local for the ones you love :)

Item of the Week! 1.31.11

this week's special item is...the mystic pink topaz earrings!  *matching necklace also available*

these gems are just stunning, and they will make any lady in your life feel special and glamorous!

perhaps a great Valentines Day gift??  plan ahead!

any order placed that contains this necklace until Sunday, February 6th will receive free shipping*!

*shipping cost will be refunded after the purchase :)

Item of the Week! 1.24.11

this week's special item is...the Let it Snow necklace!  this stunning snowflake is Swarovski crystal, and is perfect for this time of year when we're all wishing for a snow day...

any order placed that contains this necklace until Sunday, January 30th will receive free shipping*!

*shipping cost will be refunded after the purchase :)

an artists statement

I have to admit, those words have always terrified me...to actually admit to the world that I consider myself an artist #1, and #2, what message I want to send about my work...I know they are supposed to be short and sweet, but the pressure was still on...

I recently started doing my applications for the upcoming year of shows, and I wanted to do something different ala pink scented resume in Legally Blonde...so I came up with this idea, to showcase my artists statement for the application for Ballston Market...

and Jessica, the lovely coordinator of said event, was kind enough to use it as an example on their blog!  thanks for the shout out!!

show recap...BUST Craftacular

so it was over a month ago that Jen and I made our way up to NYC for BUST's holiday Craftacular sale, which was by far the biggest show I've been involved in to this date...it was so exciting and it was a bustling show, filled with wonderful shoppers and vendors...

and even more exciting, there was a photo taken of me and my booth, that ended up on the website for Metromix (guide to NYC restaurants, nightlife and events!)

Thanks Jessica for forwarding to me!  If only it was taken from a slightly better angle...oh well, motivation to hit the gym!

Item of the Week!

Happy Monday everyone!!

this week's special item is.......the aqua chalcedony drop necklace!!  this bright aqua stone will have you dreaming of warmer days in no time!  so it might be cold and snowy out, but it's summery in your heart!  the color of this chalcedony is just like the water of a Caribbean ocean...put it on and it will warm you right up!

any order placed that contains this necklace until Sunday, January 23rd will receive free shipping*!

*shipping cost will be refunded after the purchase :)

quite a nice interview :)

I almost forgot to mention this!  I was so thrilled to be featured by a fabulous local blogger, Paulette on her blog, Ms Charm's Chic- and on my birthday no less! 

you can find a link to our interview here...and while you're at it, take the time to read about other great local artists and designers!!

thanks again Paulette!!!

GOING TO NYC!!

ahhhhhhh!  going to NYC for Bust Magazine's Craftacular on the 12th of December!!